Hello! Welcome to dontmissmyplate.

Thank you for visiting my website! I'm Maxine—a food blogger, home cook, travel enthusiast, and all-around lover of food and culture. In other words, I’m passionate about fusion cuisine—a style of cooking that blends ingredients and techniques from different countries, regions, and cultures.

My approach is shaped by both Southern African and American influences, reflecting my life experiences and making my recipes diverse and dynamic. I also love traveling and sharing my food adventures with you, from what I ate to where to eat, while discovering new flavors and techniques along the way.

I hope you find this website helpful and inspiring. Whether you're looking for something familiar or eager to try something new, there's something here for everyone. Enjoy exploring, and happy cooking!

Swizzler - DC Food Truck

Swizzler - DC Food Truck

You don't have to be a hotdog person with this place. Everything from the bun, to the sausage quality to the sauce, is great. First tried them at the Emporiyum food festival then found their truck. I highly recommend the one that's inspired by the Caprese salad. Visually stunning and so yummy!

Succotash - Penn Quarter, DC

Succotash - Penn Quarter, DC

Thomas Sweet - George Town, DC

Thomas Sweet - George Town, DC

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